[Speed2K]

I think I'll start us off here!

Here is the schedule for 2018 F1 car launches.

Formula 1 2018 car launch & testing schedule - BBC Sport (http://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/42739840)

15 February Williams Online
20 February Renault Online
20 February Sauber Online
22 February Ferrari Maranello
22 February Mercedes Silverstone
23 February McLaren Online
26 February Toro Rosso Barcelona
Force India: TBD

Good luck to Torro Rosso Honda!

[snowball]

Also rooting for Torro Rosso Honda to silence the naysayers. Not expecting them to finish anywhere near the top but some consistency and occasional top 10 finishes would be nice. I think everyone is predicting them to be last since Sauber has updated Ferrari engines.

[bcrdukes]

Alfa Romeo :sweetjesus:

Something would be wrong if it doesn't suffer from a mechanical or electrical failure followed by 30 espressos.

[ssjGoku69]

No more grid girls :(

[Speed2K]

Entry list and team name changes: F1 Racing News - FIA confirms 2018 entry list, team name changes (http://www.racer.com/f1/item/147153-fia-confirms-2018-entry-list-team-name-changes)

http://www.racer.com/images/2018/Feb_1/F1/entry_list.jpg

[Speed2K]

First team to launch is Haas:

https://d24ftq11lp1zg6.cloudfront.net/hrs.php/dir/haas2018f1/image/c061e8548ca309644ee4e97a5bced41a-4

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/134370/haas-first-to-reveal-2018-f1-car-images

[Speed2K]

Williams FW41, supposedly quite different from the previous vehicle.

https://www.thisisf1.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DWGU9mHXUAMFZgS.jpg

https://www.thisisf1.com/2018/02/15/williams-f1-launches-its-2018-season-with-first-look-at-the-fw41/

[SkinnyPupp]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DWYsTfGX0AALYgt.jpg

Kreygasm

[Great68]

Too bad Red Bull won't be keeping that livery.

[SkinnyPupp]

Oh that sucks

I thought they finally moved on from looking like a can of energy drink

The matte finish is pure Kreygasm

[Great68]

I know, that looks awesome just like their camo testing livery back in 2015.

[krazynuck]

I know this might have been discussed in the entertainment forum, but has anyone checked out 'Grand Prix' on Amazon Prime? its 4 episodes on the 2017 testing for McLaren...thought it was pretty solid.

as the RB14 I thought was pretty nice...makes the halo not look so bad

Also:

"Renault and Sauber are launching on Tuesday, world champion Mercedes and rivals Ferrari on Thursday and McLaren on Friday."

[dinfung]

I really do hate the halo. I would be piss off if i am the driver and have this stupid line/pillar in front of me all the time.
https://www.revscene.net/forums/members/dinfung-14712/albums/f1/5522-alfa.jpeg
https://www.revscene.net/forums/members/dinfung-14712/albums/f1/5523-mercedes.jpeg

[Speed2K]

It's so weird seeing Alfa on an F1 car.

https://www.thisisf1.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Alfa-Romeo-Sauber-F1-Side.jpg

More: https://www.thisisf1.com/2018/02/20/alfa-romeo-sauber-f1-car-launch-2018-c37-unveiled/

Renault R.S18:

https://www.thisisf1.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DWfL25aWsAEm-wU.jpg

https://www.thisisf1.com/2018/02/20/2018-renault-f1-car-launched-r-s18-unveiled/

[Speed2K]

Mclaren teaser:

https://youtu.be/jcfVnoRT-og

[twitchyzero]

I thought they finally moved on from looking like a can of energy drink
I mean this is the sport of moving billboards...would make sense to make the branding instantly recognizable

I really do hate the halo. I would be piss off if i am the driver and have this stupid line/pillar in front of me all the time.

if it protects the drivers from crash debris and roll-overs at 300kph I think it's worthwhile

[Speed2K]

"Leaked" Toro Rosso pic!

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/120F4/production/_100127937_toro.jpg

Apparently TR Honda had a good first day: Toro Rosso: Pierre Gasly has 'great first day' with Honda - BBC Sport (http://www.bbc.com/sport/formula-one/43149155)

[snowball]

First day of testing complete. Alonso loses a wheel bearing on lap 6 lol

Add to the drama, Torro Rosso ran middle pack time on soft tires and did almost 100 laps with no problems, albeit they may have been detuned for reliability

Nothing else exciting, Mercedes most likely sandbagging again

[Speed2K]

^video of Alonso's accident:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXSzSuAKeTE

[Speed2K]

I'm not a fan of the Mclaren livery:

http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/crash.net/styles/article/s3/field/image/mc2.jpg?itok=r29FyVa3

[T2000]

will be heading to Montreal for my third canadianGP this year.
cant wait!

[swinters]

https://www.formula1.com/content/fom-website/en/latest/headlines/2018/2/red-bull_s-ricciardo-ends-first-day-of-testing-on-top/_jcr_content/articleContent/image.img.jpg/1519673642229.jpg

1) Nice to see Red Bull is showing some earlier test pace.
2) Although it didn't say... Mercedes is using a harder compound than Ferrari... is this a precursor so another year of Mercedes > Ferrari?
3) Honda engine seemed to be more reliable after how many tries?? Lost count...
4) Come on Alonso... wait... the wheel flew off... Come on McLaren, at least tighten the nuts!!

[swinters]

https://www.mercedesamgf1.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/em147565_4252-1280x542.jpg

OR

https://ferrari-cdn.thron.com/delivery/public/thumbnail/ferrari/359e6ccb-316f-4078-8ece-1372cede1de8/0foeb0/std/1270x592/SF-71H-Fronte?lcid=e80cfe4c-8f38-46d9-b3de-0b604ba997b2&v=17&dpr=200

[dinfung]

Mercedes!

https://www.mercedesamgf1.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/em147565_4252-1280x542.jpg

OR

https://ferrari-cdn.thron.com/delivery/public/thumbnail/ferrari/359e6ccb-316f-4078-8ece-1372cede1de8/0foeb0/std/1270x592/SF-71H-Fronte?lcid=e80cfe4c-8f38-46d9-b3de-0b604ba997b2&v=17&dpr=200

[roastpuff]

https://twitter.com/wbuxtonofficial/status/971326041162764289

Well, oops. Poor Alonso.

[mb_]

Honda right now = :lawl: :troll:

[Speed2K]

Lol, still only testing right now. Can't wait for the opener! :)

[snowball]

As much as I would love Toro Rosso to beat McLaren, pretty sure McLaren will be fighting for top 5s once they get the initial testing done and Toro Rosso will be hovering around the fringes of top 10.

[Vancouver240sx]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DXwr65xW0AAj_hs.jpg:large

Rich

[roastpuff]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtqq_KbfUx0

GET. HYPE.

Liberty Media is so good at giving us good content.

[Speed2K]

Very surprised at the Qualifying results! Especially for Toro Rosso, hopefully they will be good on the race pace.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaMWBYAXUAI22j3?format=jpg

[snowball]

Haha Honda lovers unite... engine please hold up for the actual race. It's been a tough 3 years and I would love for them to finish ahead of McLaren.

[Speed2K]

Too bad for Kimi & RBR. Awesome race for Gasly, well done! The TR garage is going nuts!

[slicrick]

Suspenseful finish to end the race, nice result for Vettel in his 200th race definitely had to earn it. I'm also on the Toro Rosso bandwagon since they're Honda powered

[CorneringArtist]

In slightly related F1 news, Jenson Button took second in his first Super GT race with Honda! Watching the livestream replay of the race, it's super tight racing, and there's quite a few former F1 driver's involved.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVgREpPbrL4

[HonestTea]

LOL Max. What a dickhead :lol:

[bomberR17]

Max always being too aggressive. Could've had a double red bull podium, but fantastic drive by Ricciardo! This was a great race!

[snowball]

Back to reality for STR :(

F1 races are best when there's some safety car drama, they should almost switch to ultra tires+ only and force teams to make 4-5 stops a race for some added dramatic effect.

[R. Mutt]

What a crazy race! Ferrari have impressive pace this season as do Red Bull. For the first time in a while I think it’s a three horse race. Kind of early to call it but from what I’ve seen so far I don’t think Mercedes will be walking away with it easy this season, Ferrari have proven they have the pace if they can just get their race strategy sorted and RB just need Max to calm down and time his overtakes. One of the commentators said it best, it’s like Max is playing poker and going all in on every hand.

[DavidNguyen]

Watching the China race right now. Haven't watched formula 1 for at least five years. The halo on the car looks kind of cool!

[CorneringArtist]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4714y64Lyk

Super GT really wants to get people into the series. Full onboard of Jenks at round 1. Since SGT GT500 unified rules with DTM, the cars are running 4-cylinder turbo engines. Honda's version sounds more like a formula car than the ones from Nissan and Lexus.

[anti-vip]

thats crazy. never seen a race like this before. so many cars. where can you find the specs of these cars?

[twitchyzero]

^ if anyone cares, pit is @ 52min SeemsGood

[CorneringArtist]

thats crazy. never seen a race like this before. so many cars. where can you find the specs of these cars?

Long story short GT500 is essentially DTM specifications, and GT300 is mostly FIA GT3 and some cars built to specifically run in that class.

[anti-vip]

Man crazy race in Baku. Didn't get the chance to watch the whole race only the highlights. Knew it gonna be carnage considering how tight the track is. Damn redbull. was rooting for ricciardo

[Speed2K]

Great race!

[european]

superb!
:fullofwin:

[The_AK]

That was one hell of a race. Wow.

[Speed2K]

Change to aerodynamic rules for next year, hopefully it helps with more overtaking (this year has been pretty good though):

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/motor/formula1/2018/05/01/new-f1-rules-approved-to-improve-overtaking-and-racing/34431881/

PARIS (AP) — Motorsport's governing body has approved rule changes designed to increase overtaking and promote closer racing in Formula One as part of an ongoing initiative to win back fans.

From next year, F1 aerodynamics will be simplified. Cars will have a front wing with a larger span, simplified brake ducts, and a wider rear wing.

FIA said the changes approved at its World Motor Sport Council meeting on Monday followed "an intense period of research" which led to a majority electronic vote from the F1 teams.

The front wings will also have a low outwash potential. This means less air from the front wing will be generated around the outside of the tires, which in turn will less hinder the downforce and grip of the car behind trying to overtake.

The proposals also have the backing of F1 owner Liberty Media and have been ratified for 2019, the FIA said in a statement on Tuesday.

The approved changes are separate to the ongoing work being undertaken in regard to defining F1 regulations for 2021 and beyond, when the current set of rules, known as the Concorde Agreement, expire.

The biggest change in 2021 will center on engines, budget caps and wealth distribution, in order to create a more level playing field. In the future, F1 wants cheaper, louder, more powerful engines — but also wants them more reliable to reduce the amount of grid penalties. The new engines, or power units, must also be accessible to any new teams — such as Aston Martin — planning to enter the series.

But F1 has been fast-tracking some changes that did not need to wait until 2021.

Recently, measures were approved for an increase in race fuel allowance in order to allow drivers to race at full power for longer, and the separation of driver weight from car weight to end the disadvantage of heavier drivers.

[1BADMR2]

Wow, what a race the last few laps between the Ferrari's and the Mercedes. Finally some excitement at the top of the field.

[Spoon]

Great race by Kimi. 10 second penalty and still gets on the podium. Could've won the race really. LUL

[HonestTea]

Finally! A race that isn't a total snoozefest

[SkinnyPupp]

Finally! A race that isn't a total snoozefest
Ah I remember thinking this once in a while when I was an F1 fan LUL

[Speed2K]

Yes, those last 15 laps, or so, was AWESOME! :joy: Anyone who hasn't seen it should watch it!

[snowball]

Good races need to happen without a safety car artificially bunching up the cars for the last 25 laps. Otherwise they might as well do sprint races.

[Vancouver240sx]

Good races need to happen without a safety car artificially bunching up the cars for the last 25 laps. Otherwise they might as well do sprint races.

How is a safety car 'artificial'? The track needs to be slowed down due to an incident. Short of artificial means, with the current regulations, how do you propose solving 'Good races need to happen'?

I think we can all agree the time delta between cars required to make a pass needs to be vastly shortened (Christian Horner suggested it was up to 3 seconds for the redbull this weekend). At least with true safety cars periods there was a good race to watch, if they put out the VSC for every incident this weekend it would have been a snoozefest.

Rich

[Speed2K]

Wow, Ricciardo to Renault next season!

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/headlines/2018/8/ricciardo-joins-hulkenberg-at-renault-in-2019.html

[HonestTea]

DANNY RIC

[Speed2K]

...& Alonso is done, for now anyways!

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/headlines/2018/8/breaking--alonso-to-step-away-from-f1-at-end-of-2018.html

[anti-vip]

chasing triple crown fo sho

[Speed2K]

Wow, Kimi is back at Sauber!

https://www.planetf1.com/news/raikkonen-to-return-to-sauber-on-two-year-deal/

[Speed2K]

This past weekends' race was one of the best of the season! If you haven't watched it yet, you should download it. There was some excellent wheel to wheel racing happening.

[HonestTea]

FUCKING RAIKKONEN! :troll:

[mb_]

That was an entertaining race

Vettel at it again with his title hopes LMAO